Polymer Electrospinning: Advanced Electrospun Materials for Biomedical, Energy, Environmental and Sustainable Technologies

Electrospinning has emerged as one of the most versatile and rapidly evolving technologies for producing continuous polymer fibers with micro- and nanoscale architectures. The unique structural characteristics of electrospun materials, including high specific surface area, interconnected porosity, tuneable morphology and adaptable surface chemistry, have enabled their application across numerous scientific and engineering disciplines. Recent advances in polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, green manufacturing, multifunctional materials and scalable electrospinning techniques have significantly expanded both the capabilities and commercial relevance of electrospun materials. These developments have accelerated research in biomedical engineering, energy storage and conversion, environmental remediation, advanced filtration, wearable electronics and sustainable materials. As the field continues to diversify, there is a growing need to consolidate emerging innovations and identify future research directions that bridge fundamental science with practical applications.This Research Topic aims to present the latest advances in polymer electrospinning by bringing together high-quality contributions covering innovative materials, fabrication technologies, structure–property relationships and multidisciplinary applications. The collection seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers working on the design, synthesis and functionalization of electrospun polymer systems for healthcare, sustainable energy and environmental technologies. Particular emphasis will be placed on emerging electrospinning methodologies, bio-based and sustainable polymers, multifunctional nanocomposites, advanced membranes, smart fibrous materials and scalable manufacturing approaches. The Research Topic also welcomes studies integrating computational modelling, artificial intelligence, machine learning and digital manufacturing for process optimization and material design. By combining fundamental research with translational and industrial perspectives, this collection aims to highlight future opportunities that will accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation electrospun polymer materials.This Research Topic welcomes papers that advance the science and technology of polymer electrospinning. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:• Polymer design for electrospinning • Advanced electrospinning technologies (needleless, coaxial, triaxial, melt electrospinning) • Bio-based, biodegradable and sustainable electrospun polymers • Biomedical applications including tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery and biosensing • Electrospun materials for batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells and hydrogen technologies • Water purification, air filtration and environmental remediation using electrospun polymer materials• Carbon nanofibers and functional membranes • Electrospun polymer materials for CO2 capture• Smart electrospun polymer materials for energy harvesting application• Artificial intelligence, modelling and process optimization • Scale-up, manufacturing, characterization and commercialization of electrospun materials Interdisciplinary studies that bridge materials science, chemistry, engineering, biotechnology, and environmental science are particularly encouraged. Topic editors: Pratheep K Annamalai, Ramanujam BTS Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/85135/polymer-electrospinning-advanced-electrospun-materials-for-biomedical-energy-environmental-and-sustainable-technologies